Berries consumption to prevent viral infections

Published On 2022-02-14T19:06:44+05:30 | Updated On 14 Feb 2022 1:36 PM GMT

Overview

Berries are most consumed fruits in forms of salads and shakes, Consumption of various nature-based products like fruits and vegetables have always been linked to benefits against various diseases due to their rich antioxidant property. berries such as elderberry, blueberry, raspberry, and cranberry have proven to be effective against viral infections.

The review in Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, provide insights into how berry derived components inhibit viral infection and their clinical usefulness in viral disease management, the decoction of Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) has been shown to treat viral epidemic diseases. Owing to the rich source of various antiviral constituents, berries could be an alternative source for managing viral infections.

Speakers

Dr. Nandita Mohan

BDS, MDS( Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)

Dr. Nandita Mohan is a practicing pediatric dentist with more than 5 years of clinical work experience. Along with this, she is equally interested in keeping herself up to date about the latest developments in the field of medicine and dentistry which is the driving force for her to be in association with Medical Dialogues. She also has her name attached with many publications; both national and international. She has pursued her BDS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and later went to enter her dream specialty (MDS) in the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry from Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences. Through all the years of experience, her core interest in learning something new has never stopped. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751